Sompayrac said that the expectations for Catholics upcoming season are not centered on wins or losses. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Knoxville Catholic introduced Korey Mobbs as its new head football coach on Wednesday afternoon. As a professional, Ayers played in 120 games totaling 34.5 sacks and 192 total tackles. Lanier won two regional championships, made the Georgia Sweet 16 three years and made six consecutive playoff appearances under Mobbs. . Former coach Steve Matthews resigned on April 5 after an arrest on DUI and drug charges. He started his career at Smyrna in 1994, leading the Bulldogs to Class 5A state championships in 2006 and 2007. Cokinos most recently was the linebackers coach at. The introductory press conference took place inside the school's gym with . He served as their offensive coordinator and assistant head coach, before becoming head coach in 2014. We look forward to Coach Cokinos leading the Fighting Irish on and off the field. The Vols do not currently have any 2021 targets at Knoxville Catholic, but 2022 do-it-all athlete Tommy Winton projects to be a key target in his cycle, while Kaden Martin, the son of Tee Martin, is a two-sport star for the Irish. Coach Mobbs builds programs that personify class and excellence, and his teams compete with relentless energy," school president Dickie Sompayrac said. Coach Mobbs builds programs that personify class and excellence, and his teams compete with relentless energy, Dickie Sompayrac, president of Knoxville Catholic High School, said. Were going to do things with class and were going to do things with commitment and its an honor to pair those three Cs with Knoxville Catholic. Knoxville Catholic High School has been inspiring young people through the ministry of Christ since 1932. Knoxville Catholic High School 9245 Fox Lonas Rd. 0:04 0:49 Dean Cokinos remains part of Division II-AAA, but is headed east after being named the new Catholic football coach on Thursday. The drug possession charge was dismissed and he pled to a lesser charge of reckless endangerment on the DUI, according to online court documents. By Grant Ramey Jun 13, 2020. Were excited about those guys that are on that list., Mobbs wanted to stay as consistent as possible during spring football, retaining a lot of the previous coaching staff with the plan to, make a few additions as they move along.. VFL Troy Fleming added to Knoxville Catholic's staff Teams SEC Alabama Arkansas Auburn Florida Georgia LSU Texas A&M ACC Clemson UNC Big Ten Michigan Michigan St. Nebraska Ohio St. Penn St.. The Knoxville Catholic Diocesan said school leaders and Bishop Richard F. Stika are aware of the incident involving Matthews. At Lanier, Mobbs has been the head coach since 2014. By Ken Lay Knoxville Catholic High School introduced its new football coach last week, ending a three-week search to replace Steve Matthews. After Knoxville Catholic High School introduced Korey Mobbs as its head football coach at a press conference April 28, the new coach said he is looking forward to starting the 2021 season. In 2010, he helped establish the Lanier High School football program in Sugar Hill, Georgia. Were happy to be here. "It's a . pic.twitter.com/9ZLtApgUn6. Knoxville Catholic has been inspiring excellence since 1932, where every student is known, loved and called to greatness. Catholic . Matthews . It just feels great to be back and excited to get to work and hopefully get this program to one be one of the top programs in the state.". Im just a guy whos been blessed to coach a lot of young men and work with some great parents and great people. Korey Mobbs was named the Irishs coach at a press conference Wednesday afternoon at the Catholic High School gymnasium. After finding its new football coach in Dean Cokinos, Knoxville Catholic has added a state championship coach to its staff. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, coach Mobbs is a Vols fan. They know that I love them and that I care about them and they handled it like good young men.". Author: Matt Ray. A lot of these guys have already been here and theyve done a great job of that.. , DA: Man convicted of burglary left court and burgled, 3 reported dead after severe weather in Kentucky, Morgan Wallen makes donations for Gibbs HS programs, Rodent droppings found at Knoxville restaurant, LIVE UPDATES: Power outages across East Tennessee, TIMELINE: Lisa Edwards death and fallout, Family says officers had no respect for human life, NOAA weather radio down, where to get alerts, Dillon Brooks Blasts Warriors, Draymond Green in, Chase Elliott to Miss Race After Injuring Leg in, Ex-NBA Player Anthony Morrow Arrested on Kidnapping,, Spirit Sign Youngest Player in NWSL History, 15-Year-Old, Report: Cowboys to Franchise Tag Pollard If No Deal, Adam Schefter Pranks Podcasters With Fake Lamar Jackson, Sources: Giants Offer QB Jones Between $35 Mil and, What Each Likely First-Round QB Needs From Their, Damaged water line put out Knoxville restaurant fire, Man dies after tree falls on car in McEwen, PHOTOS: Strong winds knock down trees, powerlines, Strong winds, storms move through East Tennessee, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders, Morgan Wallen performs at Knox County school, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. who resigned earlier this month after being arrested on drunken driving and drug charges. Phone: 202-319-4749. Ayers, who played at Tennessee as a linebacker and defensive end between 2004-08, joined the Fighting Irishs coaching staff in 2020. He resigned three days later. Mobbs emphasized what he called the three Cs: character, class and commitment. Two-time state championship coach Steve Matthews will be returning to Knoxville Catholic as the football team's offensive coordinator, school president Dickie Sompayrac told Knox News.. Ayers totaled 257 tackles, 35 sacks, 14 pass deflections, eight forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one defensive touchdown during his NFL career. Cokinos worked as an NFL pro personnel scout for the Tennessee Titans from 2003-2007 and was an Arena Football League coach in Washington D.C. (2016-18), New Orleans (2014-15) and Atlanta (2007-14). Former Vol Robert Ayers has been named defensive coordinator at Knoxville Catholic High School. Inspiring Excellence since 1932. Well continue to evaluate that. It's great football. Since then, he and his staff have hit the ground running. The auditorium, lobby, theatre and stage were officially dedicated on April 25, 2022. eight days but says he feels right at home on the practice field. 865.560.0313 | [email protected] Doug Samuels. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE)- A new era is underway for Knoxville Catholic football as head coach Korey Mobbs began his first spring practice at the helm. In 2011, he pleaded guilty to driving under the influence in Rutherford County, according to court records. He was selected No. Mobbs has only been in Knoxville for eight days 2023 www.knoxnews.com. And the Irish lured a successful coach from Georgia to East Tennessee to take over the reins for the Catholic program. We made the decision two years ago to part ways with Steve, and we think that was the right decision two years ago, yet we also believe in redemption, and I think Steve has taken some real steps to get his life back on track and we certainly believe in second chances, too. KADEN MARTIN PICKS MIAMI: Kaden Martin after picking Miami: New Tennessee football staff never contacted me, CATHOLIC COACHING SEARCH: Seven potential candidates to become Knoxville Catholic football coach. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. Mobbs was born in Chattanooga but was raised in the Atlanta area where he held his previous position as the head football coach at Lanier High School. Print. I think there's certainly a redemptive quality to bringing Steve back," Sompayrac said, "and, you know, we're confident that he's doing the things that he needs to do to stay in a good place., NEW ASSISTANT COACH AT CATHOLIC:Knoxville Catholic football adds two-time state champion Philip Shadowens as assistant coach, NEW KNOX CATHOLIC COACH:Knoxville Catholic hires Ensworth assistant Dean Cokinos as football coach, "I'm excited to be back," Matthews said. So really, going through spring has been our emphasis, and then as summer approaches, well begin to implement those things. "He is highly experienced in football operations, and player development, and he builds programs that personify class and excellence. Mobbs was recently named the football coach at Jackson County (Georgia). They play in an unbelievable leagueit just felt like the right time," Mobbs said about taking the job. "Everybody knows Knox Catholic. Josh Heupel's 2023 Tennessee football recruiting class has more in-state signees than in recent years, Trevor Duncan: Why I signed with Tennessee football, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The 'quiet UT fan' comes to the Fighting Irish after a successful head-coaching career in Georgia. After just two seasons at Knoxville Catholic, Korey Mobbs has resigned as head football coach of the Fighting Irish. He even has a son named Knox in honor of his late father as the two grew up going to games at Neyland Stadium on Saturdays. Were just working on being 1-0 every day. We have good coaches, many of whom are here in the building, Mobbs said. Knoxville Catholic hires Ensworth assistant Dean Cokinos as football coach, After 'exhaustive' search, Oak Ridge football hires state championship coach Derek Rang, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Matthews, who has served as the head football . Former coach Steve Matthews resigned on April 5 after an arrest on DUI and drug charges. "Kids will have fun, kids will get better and kids will compete and really I think that's what our expectation is. Still windy early on tonight, then calmer with sunshine this Weekend! He started his career as an assistant coach for Collins Hill High School in Suwannee, Georgia. "There is a solid foundation in place at Catholic and I'm excited to grow a winning culture and build the Fighting Irish into a top performer in Division II-AAA.. , DA: Man convicted of burglary left court and burgled, 3 reported dead after severe weather in Kentucky, Morgan Wallen makes donations for Gibbs HS programs, Rodent droppings found at Knoxville restaurant, LIVE UPDATES: Power outages across East Tennessee, TIMELINE: Lisa Edwards death and fallout, Family says officers had no respect for human life, NOAA weather radio down, where to get alerts, Dillon Brooks Blasts Warriors, Draymond Green in, Chase Elliott to Miss Race After Injuring Leg in, Ex-NBA Player Anthony Morrow Arrested on Kidnapping,, Spirit Sign Youngest Player in NWSL History, 15-Year-Old, Report: Cowboys to Franchise Tag Pollard If No Deal, Adam Schefter Pranks Podcasters With Fake Lamar Jackson, Sources: Giants Offer QB Jones Between $35 Mil and, What Each Likely First-Round QB Needs From Their, Damaged water line put out Knoxville restaurant fire, Man dies after tree falls on car in McEwen, PHOTOS: Strong winds knock down trees, powerlines, Strong winds, storms move through East Tennessee, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders, Morgan Wallen performs at Knox County school, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Since 1999, all sources remain confidential. But in terms of wins and losses, we don't really think of our expectations in that way.. Robert Ayers Joins Knoxville Catholic Football Staff. Former Vols' kicker discusses the West-Bearden match. Ayers's career at Tennessee saw him total 113 tackles, 31.5 for loss, and 9 sacks. Knoxville Catholic will announce its new football coach in a press conference this afternoon. Mobbs previously coached at Lanier High school in Georgia. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. He never had a winning season with the Governors, and the team finished 1-9 in 2021. Assistant Coach (Tight Ends) tobiav@cua.edu. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Catholic head football coach, Stephen Matthews was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and drug possession Thursday. Others are involved in track and field. Philip Shadowens confirmed to Knox News that he will be an assistant football at Catholic this upcoming season. Robert Ayers played in Knoxville for the Tennessee Volunteers from 2005-2008, and afterward, he was drafted with the 19th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. Two-time state championship coach Steve Matthews will be returning to Knoxville Catholic as the football team's offensive coordinator, school president Dickie Sompayrac told Knox News. Twitter. After helping bring his younger teammates along during his nine-year NFL career, Robert Ayers decided coaching was in his future. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE)- A new era is underway for Knoxville Catholic football as head coach Korey Mobbs began his first spring practice at the helm. Mobbs led the Fighting Irish to the Division II-AAA playoffs both seasons at the helm but finished with an 8-12 combined record. Ayers Jr. started his coaching career as the defensive line coach at Knoxville Catholic in 2020 and was the defensive coordinator there in 2021 before moving to Oak Ridge, where he was the. Yesterday, local-area high school, Knoxville Catholic, announced Ayers would join their high school staff. By Dan McWilliams. In those eight seasons, he had a 74-27 record. Tennessee signed defensive end Tyler Baron and offensive lineman Cooper Mays in the 2020 recruiting cycle, and the local powerhouse has been a national recruiting hotbed for several years, producing the likes of Cade Mays and Amari Rogers. "This was an opportunity to go into what I think is the best private school around. Korey Mobbs is takes over the Irish program with 16 years of high school coaching experience. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Knoxville Catholic introduced Korey Mobbs as its new head football coach on Wednesday afternoon. A former University of Tennessee football star and NFL player has been promoted in the local high school coaching ranks. Knoxville Catholic is a special place where students are nurtured and challenged as they grow to become remarkable and faith-filled young adults. Sompayrac said that after Korey Mobbs resigned after this season, a number of candidates including new coach Dean Cokinos mentioned Matthews as a person they would want to join their staff. Dean Cokinos, who coached inside linebackers at Ensworth the past two seasons, has been named Knoxville Catholic's head coach. He served as defensive line coach under then-head coach Steve Matthews. Two-time state championship coach Steve Matthews will be returning to Knoxville Catholic as the football team's offensive coordinator, school president Dickie Sompayrac told Knox News. High School Scoop - Thursday March 2, 2023. "Catholic is a great place. . "We're very excited to that Korey Mobbs is coming to Catholic High. As head coach, Mobbs posted a 58-22 record and won two region championships. Join the Irish Arts Theatre Co. for this beloved tale perfect for all audiences. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Knoxville,TN 37923 865.560.0313 Visit our school website Knoxville Catholic High School 9245 Fox Lonas Rd. Matthews returns to the program after resigning in 2021, a day after being arrested on drunken driving and drug possession charges. Baron, a 6-foot-5, 245-pound junior, is the son of Patrick Abernathy, who has the title of player development on the Vols football coaching staff. Ayers will serve as the second former Vol in as many years to assist at Catholic, as Rico McCoy was also on the sidelines last season. Matthews coached the Irish from 2013-20 and won state championships in 2015 and 2017. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 7 overall pick in 2020 NFL Draft Derrick Brown, as well as 70 college football signees at the Class 6A school. Severe storms move through East Tennessee. Mobbs has only been in Knoxville for eight days but says he feels right at home on the practice field. Example video title will go here for this video. This page will be updated with the livestream below. Dean Cokinos remains part of Division II-AAA, but is headed east after being named the new Catholic football coach on Thursday. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) Knoxville Catholic is dipping into Atlanta to get its next head football coach. Football Highlights with Knoxville Catholic - Varsity Football and 1 other. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. If Catholic does succeed in putting points on the . Tommy E. Winton III | Knoxville Catholic HS, TN. He has been married to his wife, Mary, for 16 years. Knoxville Catholic will announce its new football coach in a press conference this afternoon. Football Camps Touchdown Club Golf Tournament Program Advertising Corporate Sponsors Fan Zone Staff. "They were sad but they understood. Longest tenured coach in UT history to be inducted into Greater Knoxville Area Sports Hall of Fame. While still navigating his new role, learning his roster, getting to know his new coaching staff and getting acclimated with his new city, Mobbs said he is excited about the group of guys he is inheriting. The offense will be Matthews' coaching domain as the offensive coordinator and he will be judged on it, for the positive and the negative.